Leaving a variety of day jobs and academic pursuits, THE HEAD AND THE HEART came together in the summer of 2009 during frequent visits to an open mic night in Seattle's Ballard neighbourhood. After signing with Sub Pop in 2010, the group covered extensive touring ground including a support slot with Dr Dog. Recorded by Shawn Simmons (Audioslave, Sun 0))), Deadman) at Studio Litho and Steven Aguilar (Kate Tucker, Andrew Platter) at Bearhead Studio, "The Head And The Heart" is a debut of another kind. The group write songs that speak to the newness of a fresh start, of the ghosts left behind, of moving forward, all brimming with a soulfulness and hope for a better life than the one we've all been sold.